Military and Veterans Students

Admissions

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Welcome Military and Veterans Students

We are excited that you are considering the University of Wyoming and we thank you for your service! Enrolling at the University of Wyoming is easy. Simply follow the steps below and let us help you reach your educational goals. Also, be sure to check out the Veterans Services Center for services and amenities.

 

Effective for Summer Session 2014, qualified military veteran students may be eligible for resident tuition rates. For more information see the Nonresident Veteran Students tuition information page.

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Step 1: Explore UW

• Academic Programs - UW offers more than 180 areas of study at the bachelor's, master's and PhD levels.  As the only state with one university, we're prepared to serve students with multiple academic interests.

• About Laramie - Learn more about Laramie, WY, home to the University of Wyoming.

• Support for Veterans - check out the many support services available to veterans.

• Online and Outreach Courses - a great option for current service members or veterans who aren't prepared to move to Laramie.

• Student Clubs and Organizations - UW offers more than 200 clubs and organizations for students with diverse interests.

 

Step 2: Admission To UW

Check out our admission requirements and application processes. How will you be attending UW?

• As a first-year student (no college courses taken)

• As a transfer student

• As a graduate student

Students who have served in the Armed Forces may be allowed to transfer credit for courses taken in some military schools. Learn more about credit for military service courses.

 

Step 3: Cover Your Costs

Veterans Benefits - learn more about the various chapters of VA benefits, access related applications and learn more about other veterans' educational benefits.

Financial Aid - visit the UW Student Financial Aid website for information about federal financial aid and services available at UW, including links to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Scholarships - UW offers general and competitive scholarships for new students. Deadlines apply.

Cost of Attendance - View current tuition, fees, and other expected costs of attendance.

Wyoming residency / resident tuition policy

 

Step 4: Take the Next Steps and Prepare for Arrival

Already admitted and wondering what's next? Check out our "next steps" checklists:

• First-Year Students

• Transfer Students

• Graduate Students
  
  

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Returning to the University of Wyoming after Deployment

Undergraduate Students

• If less than one year has passed:

  • Schedule an advising appointment and register through WyoWeb.

• If more than one year has passed:

  • Reactivate and update your student information by logging into the portal.

    • This initial step is tied to the email used to apply to UW. If your email needs reset, please connect with admission by calling (307) 766-5160 or emailing us at admissions@uwyo.edu.

  • Once your student account has been reactivated, schedule an advising appointment and register through WyoWeb.

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Credit for Military Service Courses and Related Links

Students who have served in the Armed Forces may be allowed transfer credit for courses taken in some military schools. Students who desire to apply for credit on the basis of their military schooling should submit a copy of their DD 214 form or AARTS/SMART transcript (or its equivalent) to the UW Admissions Office. The degree analysts in the Office of the Registrar determine whether the course work is transferable to UW. Evaluations for the granting of credit for military-based training is based on recommendations in the American Council of Education (ACE) guidelines. Individual colleges will determine whether such course work is applicable to their degree programs.

The university will accept college level correspondence credit taken through the United States Armed Forces Institute in accordance with the same regulations that govern students taking correspondence work through the Office of the Registrar.

 

Commonly Used Military Education Links:

• Service members Opportunity Colleges (SOC)*: Resource providing educational opportunities for service members

• Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)*: Provides educational opportunities to Service members and their families, as well as DoD personnel

• Community College of the Air Force*: CCAF school site

• Go Army Ed*: Army education site

• Joint Forces Transcripts (JST)*: Download your JST transcript

• Navy Education and Training Command*: Navy education site

• Marine Corps Training and Education Command*: Marine education site

• SMART Transcripts*: Download your SMART transcripts

• Coast Guard Voluntary Education*: Coast Guard education information

• Coast Guard Transcripts*: Order your Coast Guard transcript

*NOTE: If accessing any of the above links from the University of Wyoming campus, it is possible that the UW firewall may prevent the page from displaying properly. If you experience any difficulties, we recommend accessing these links off campus.

 

 

How Can We Help?

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. We're here to help!